Even those who never held a needle and thread in their hands and quite far from needlework before permanently getting rid of old, but beloved jeans, thought about how else they can be used.
Old jeans are most often used for remaking. What do needlewomen and simply creative people do not come up with to prolong the life of denim products. Jeans is a very fertile fabric for reuse. It is durable, natural, wear-resistant, resistant to mechanical damage, it is easy to care for it and products from it go to absolutely everyone. Therefore, before getting rid of old jeans, check out our list of simple and complex, but, most importantly, interesting ideas that you can do with your own hands from old jeans.
Shorts
The simplest and most popular remake of old jeans is, of course, shorts. What could be simpler - you need to take and cut off the legs so that the shorts can learn, even the length does not need to be specially measured, it can be done by eye.
And if you want to do it right, beautifully, and even with interesting decor, then our workshop “How to make shorts from old jeans” will help you with this.
Bed for a cat
photo: pixabay
A pair of old jeans, insulation or the remnants of a coat or wool fabric for softness, a ready-made oblique trim for edging slices, stitching threads and appliqués to determine the identity of the future product.
Bag of old jeans
photo: pixabay From one pair only, you can sew two bags at once - one from the top of the jeans, the second from the pants. For the first, you will need more lining fabric and handles, there will be plenty of pockets in it already. 
photo: free-tutorial.net And from the leggings you can sew the most ordinary shopping bag or shopping bag. 
Or a big beach bag from old jeans.
New upholstery for a chair from old jeans
For two chairs, one pair of jeans is enough. Considering that all jeans have different shades of denim, the own upholstery surface design, which is easy to make using a stencil and fabric paint, will help to “combine” the chairs.
How to make a new upholstery for a chair from old jeans, read on BurdaStyle.ru
Jeans pocket cosmetic bag
The back pockets in jeans are the largest in size, they can also be used for alteration, for example, to sew an original cosmetic bag for various trifles.
Denim pillowcases
Photo: @natti_fidunina What a pillowcase will be, depends solely on your imagination, perhaps quite simple or, conversely, made of pieces in the style of a patchwork.
In addition, such a pillowcase can be sewn from an old denim shirt.
Kitchen accessories
There is where to go for a fantasy. From old jeans you can make gloves, and coasters for hot dishes, napkins, and an organizer for cutlery, and an apron with many different pockets and lace decor.
Apron
Photo: @ elenabelkina0608
A very simple and at the same time original idea of how to sew an apron with a smell in our master class.
Tack and hot stand
Photo: barefootkitchenwitch.com
Pan handle
A great alternative to the usual tack, which is very easy to sew with your own hands.
Cover for the sewing machine
Photo: @anna_tolstikova Such a cover will protect your sewing assistant from dust and any external damage. In addition, it also looks beautiful.
Mat from old jeans
Photo: @annavadbol Everything is simple here, old jeans are cut into strips of the same width, tied to each other, wound into balls, and then with the help of a crochet hook you get an original denim rug in retro style.
You can go another, but also in a simple way, and weave such a rug with your own hands.
Denim blanket or bedspread
photo: @emiliatihanova; kleine-stiche.blogspot For such a project, you will need not a single pair of jeans, a lot of free time and knowledge of the basics of the patchwork. But difficulties do not scare creative people, but rather serve as an additional incentive.
Flower brooch and earrings
photo: @lapatunec; @ eberezina091 Use the remains of large creative projects on remaking old jeans to create the cutest accessories - flowers, brooches, bow-ties, earrings, bracelets.
To make a similar flower, use the step-by-step instructions from our master class.
Patchwork mobile phone case
Photo: @fedanna_khv Beautiful, simple, convenient and inexpensive.
Wall organizer
Photo: @handmade_polytsia This is a very convenient device that can be used, anywhere and for anything - for sewing supplies, for stationery, for baby supplies on the bed.
Original denim slippers
Photo: @ 111271olga DIY slippers? Why not! You can even swing at espadrilles.
How to sew do-it-yourself espadrilles: workshop
Stationery Stands
Photo: @tatiyanamay Tight jeans are best suited for products that need to keep fit. It will be enough to further strengthen them with a special dense non-woven.
Mini bag or cosmetic bag with clasp
Photo: @svstolyarova
photo: @ ridicullina.d There are few such accessories. A mini bag with a clasp can be used as a cosmetic bag or as a clutch.
We sew a wallet with a clasp along with BurdaStyle.ru
Case for sunglasses
Photo: @natti_fidunina Sewing such a cover is not at all difficult. It is enough to cut out the details of a suitable size from jeans, lining fabric and a sealant (you can use any). Fold all the parts together, sew, turn on the front side. Sew open hole manually. Stitch the resulting part. Fold the part in such a way as to make a pocket, grind on the short sides. Sew on a buttonhole and buttonhole.
Jeans backpack
Photo: @ nadezhda.rachkovskaia The complexity of such a sewing project depends entirely on your skill. You can sew a simple backpack in the shape of a bag or choose a more complex model with pockets and different compartments.
Denim skirt
Photo: @elizabelleclothier It can be short, long, with wedges, decorated with lace or inserts from another fabric.
To cope with multilayer seams and dense denim, you will need a plate to go through difficult places. How to use it, read on BurdStyle.ru.
Material prepared by Julia Dekanova Photo: Julia Dekanova
